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Ford Expedition vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Expedition vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,125

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $18,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,278

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $15,627

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062009
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionMazda3
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranchs
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,775 $40,525 $42,125 $18,625
Base Invoice $34,544 $36,067 $37,459 $17,446
Stability control 595 595 595  
Side curtain airbags 595 595 595  
Universal garage door opener 120 120 120 75
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,950
Sunroof 860 860 860  
Grand Touring Package       2,270
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.       1,335
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       200
Stability control 506 506 506  
Side curtain airbags 506 506 506  
Universal garage door opener 102 102 102 60
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,696 1,677
Sunroof 731 731 731  
Grand Touring Package       2,117
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.       1,148
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       160
Options (change) 4,165 4,165 4,165 5,830
Options (change) 3,541 3,541 3,541 5,162
Destination 820 820 820 670
Total Price $43,760 $45,510 $47,110 $25,125
Total Invoice $38,905 $40,428 $41,820 $23,278

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,404
Model Year2006200620062009
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionMazda3
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranchs
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V8300hp V8300hp V8156hp I4
TransmissionA4A4A4M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 7260, 7260, 7222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17265/70-17265/70-17205/50-17
Total Price$43,760$45,510$47,110$25,125
Adjustments for Features-2,500-3,725-3,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,260$41,785$43,485$25,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$525$2,225$0
Total Invoice$38,905$40,428$41,820$23,278
Adjustments for Features-2,223-3,309-3,2180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,682$37,119$38,602$23,278
Cost Above Minimum$0$437$1,920$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2006200620062009
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionMazda3
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranchs
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Front side airbags   $350
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rack $300$300 
Roof rails$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter   $0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards$350$350  
Tubular side steps  $350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
MP3-compatible player   $50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25 
Satellite radio   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated front seats $200 $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$25$25 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power-folding third row seats  $1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350 
Polished alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,350$6,575$6,475$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,500$3,725$3,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,223-3,309-3,2180

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062009
ModelExpeditionMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase119.0 in103.9 in
Length205.8 in176.6 in
Width78.7 in69.1 in
Height76.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight5,353 lb.2,809 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.4 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room63.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.3 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room60.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom36.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.7 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.9 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
110.5 ft343.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested232566%
Total Not Requested117534%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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